Eric,
Thanks for posting.  What goes around, comes around, I guess: none of my
comments have done anything to help anyone on this list, as far as I know.
However, I have received lots of help.  So, I guess I can keep trying.
Cheers,
Gabby

On Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 7:39 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
>         Saturday I opened my mailbox and found a 1980 to 1991 Bentley
> manual with a kind note from a list member wishing me good travels.  Though
> he is still on this list he doesn’t have a vanagon now and doesn’t expect
> to need the “vanagon Bible” going forward.
>
>         This is the latest item gifted to me with good wishes.  I’ve been
> able to return the favor a few times to list members as well.  Along with
> gifts I’ve   received many hard to find parts at very reasonable prices
> from folks on this list.
>         I actually enjoy the memory of the improvements to my van given to
> me.
> I could not keep my Vanagon going without the help of this list and the
> connections to amazing people that provide great advice, tips for care, and
> hard to locate parts.
>
> From silly and small things like a vent cover for the driver’s side door
> jam, and covers for the arm rest bolts, to a go westie house battery set up
> with battery,  , Also a replacement brown ashtray for my damaged one and
> not to mention the instruction at 3:00am in the morning on how to install
> anti squeal shims on front breaks!
>
> I even have window crank extenders gifted to me by one of our vender’s
> employees who happened to take my call.  They didn’t have any in stock but
> he didn’t need his.  He took them off his van and dropped them in a
> envelope for me. I’ve tried really hard to give back and a few of my timely
> donations are on the road with folks.
>
> My van is full of these stories and events.
>
> So, thanks for my new complete Bentley with the kind wishes written on the
> cover.  And, Thanks to all of you who have sent me parts, tips and advice,
> more then I can list here.
>
> Do you folks remember talking me through installing 4 new shocks? or
> replacing the rear window wiper motor?  Installing a new sink faucet?And so
> many more things I dared to do as a non mechanic blind vanagon owner?
>
>
> Warmly,
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
> Currently getting some important care and maintenance.
>
>